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About Derby, CT

Derby sits in Connecticut's Naugatuck Valley where two rivers meet, about 15 miles from New Haven. Route 8 runs north-south through town, connecting to Waterbury and Bridgeport, while Route 34 heads east to New Haven and I-95. The compact downtown makes it easy to navigate, and the 1920s Derby-Shelton Bridge offers spectacular valley views as you cross the Housatonic River.

Where is Derby, CT on the map?

Derby, CT is in United States, at 41.327, -73.083 - about 15 km north-west of West Haven, CT.

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What is the closest airport to Derby, CT?

The closest airport to Derby, CT is Tweed New Haven Airport, 23 km (about 28 min by car). Other airports nearby: Westchester County Airport, Long Island MacArthur Airport.

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